Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Have you ever considered whether your new college student’s medical and mental health needs will be appropriately met by their school’s on campus resources? <br> <br> <br> <br> Megan outlines 10 tips for families to consider about campus medical care as they prepare to transition their students out of the nest family nest and into independent life. <br> <br> <br> <br> * Do your teens know about your health insurance and how to use it to advocate for their own health?* Does your health insurance work at your child’s college? * What medical services are available on campus? * Where should students go for after hours needs / urgent care / non emergency “emergencies” * Where / how will your student get his or her prescriptions filled? * Can campus health monitor ongoing or preexisting medical conditions? And what do you need to do to set it up? (allergy shots, lab work, etc.) * What is the extent of the mental health services on campus? What conditions are treated (not treated)? How can see a counselor, who is doing the counseling, how frequent? * What are your off-campus options for counseling / therapy? * What do you need to do medically to enroll your freshman (ie. do they need a physical? Do they need immunizations?)* How can you as a parent stay informed? What type of paperwork should you put in place for medical emergencies? <br> <br> <br> <br> For questions or comments about this episode, please email collegepreppodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.<br>
